Franklin First United Methodist Church Preschool & Parents Day Out Program
Preschool
A child initiated, teacher directed curriculum fits well within the center based programming at Franklin First UMC Preschool.
We see that every child develops at a different rate. That’s why we have a carefully selected curriculum. The goals and guidelines of this curriculum correlate with TNELDS, Tennessee Early Learning Development Standards.
Our curriculum follows the philosophies of the nationally acclaimed Creative Curriculum, a comprehensive program where children learn through intentional play and teaching. Children in our Preschool program will learn literacy, math, social studies, science, art and processing skills through planned activities that are developmentally appropriate.
A child initiated, teacher directed curriculum fits well within the center based programming required by the State of Tennessee for the STAR assessment program.
Parent’s Day Out
A program that is specifically designed so your younger children can grow and learn about the world around them through play, music and art.
We realize that all children are unique. In the Franklin First Preschool we customize our activities to the needs of your children. As the capabilities of the children develop and grow, our activities grow and expand in the same way. Each day our activities will balance between active, fine motor, gross motor, and quiet play time.
We love to be creative. In Art, we work with paints, play dough, crayons and a variety of other materials.
For literacy, we read stories and even get creative and use our imaginations as we make up stories and have fun with language. In Music, we learn to respond with our voice in fun and appropriate ways. We sing fun songs and play musical games.
Our Purpose
We will provide your child a loving Christian environment where they can grow to become part of a caring, responsible community. We are designed to take a child from the first group experience as a toddler to a Kindergarten readiness classroom that prepares them for future adventures in education.
At Franklin First Preschool & Parent’s Day Out, we believe that the whole child is important. We look at your child’s development as spiritual, emotional, social, mental and physical. We provide an opportunity to develop each of these areas at his or her own pace. Your child’s self worth and self esteem are vital. That’s why we offer an atmosphere of love, warmth and safety. As one of a child’s first group encounters with other children, it is important that this experience is positive, uplifting and enjoyable.
The trust extended to us to care for children is not taken lightly. We will strive to make this program a meaningful place for both you and your child.
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Contact Us
Jennifer Thorington, Preschool Director
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615-794-5386
Fees and Tuition
Registration/Supply Fee: $150 Non-Refundable
Preschool PDO 2023-24 Open Registration
Tuition is determined by the number of days your child attends.
Monday and Wednesday Parents Day Out (children who are 18 months of age through Three Years of Age by the same date)
Class makeup is determined by groupings by age. The youngest two’s class will have eight children to two teachers ($240.00 per installment) and the oldest two’s classes will have ten children to two teachers. ($230.00 per installment) These classes fall under the Parents Day Out provision of TCA 71-3-503b. Children may enroll if they are 18 months by September 1.
Monday and Wednesday Three-Year-Old Class
This class meets 2 days a week, meets M/W weekly and has two teachers and ten children. Children are required to be potty-trained to be enrolled in this class. $230 per monthly installment payment. This class falls under the Parents Day Out provision of TCA 71-3-503b.
Tuesday/Thursday PDO Class
$230.00 per installment. This class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays and is always in high demand! It has two teachers and 10 children whose ages are a mixed range of older and younger 2-year-olds. This class falls under the Parents Day Out provision of TCA 71-3-503b.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Three-Year-Old Preschool Class
–$300.00 per installment. We offer a three day a week class for those children who are three years of age by August 15th of the school year. This class is licensed and falls under the State of TN STARS designation like the Four Year old and PreK classes. There will be ten children in the class and two teachers. *This class does require children to be potty trained.*
Tuesday/Thursday/Friday Young 4’s class
$300.00 per installment. We offer one three-day-a-week option for a combination class of oldest Threes and Younger Fours. This is a licensed class with the State of TN. There will be 12 children in the class with two teachers. This class is specifically for children who will be 4 in the summer or fall of 2023. Children with late summer birthdays who plan to hold back Kindergarten or children who miss the Kindergarten cut off should enroll in this class to prevent doing Pre K two years in a row.
3-day Pre-K Class
$300.00 per installment. This class will meet Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. This class will have 13 children and 2 teachers. This class is for those attending Kindergarten the following year. Children will be eligible to attend Kindergarten in fall of 2024 if they are 5 years old before August 15th, 2024. Our curriculum is Learning Without Tears, used in line with the TNELDS and with knowledge of kindergarten expectations. These are licensed classes with the State of TN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday Four-Year-Old Pre-K class
$375 per monthly installment. This class will meet Monday through Thursday. This class will have 16 children and 2 teachers. This class is for those attending Kindergarten the following year. Children will be eligible to attend Kindergarten in fall of 2024 if they are 5 years old before August 15th, 2024. Our curriculum is Learning Without Tears, used in line with the TNELDS and with knowledge of kindergarten expectations. These are licensed classes.
4 day Pre K (Tu-F) / 5 day Pre K
This class will be an option for children who wish to attend 4 days of Pre k, Tuesday through Friday OR children who wish to attend all 5 days each week. It will have 16 children and 2 teachers. 4 day Pre k is $375 per month, 5 day Pre K is $450 per month. This class is for those attending Kindergarten the following year. Children will be eligible to attend Kindergarten in fall of 2024 if they are 5 years old before August 15th, 2024. Our curriculum is Learning Without Tears, used in line with the TNELDS and with knowledge of kindergarten expectations. This is a licensed class with the State of TN.
5 Day Pre K- Monday through Friday
This class will be an option for children who wish to attend 4 days of Pre-K, Tuesday through Friday OR children who wish to attend all 5 days each week. It will have 16 children and 2 teachers. 4-day Pre k is $375 per month, 5-day Pre-K is $450 per month. This class is for those attending Kindergarten the following year. Children will be eligible to attend Kindergarten in the fall of 2024 if they are 5 years old before August 15th, 2024. Our curriculum is Learning Without Tears, used in line with the TNELDS and with knowledge of kindergarten expectations. This is a licensed class with the State of TN.
Affiliations
The Preschool and Parent’s Day Out Programs are a ministry of Franklin First United Methodist Church and use the facilities at the Franklin First UMC Main Campus at Mack Hatcher located at 120 Aldersgate Way, Franklin, TN 37069
Chapel Time
Each week the Children’s Ministry staff of Franklin First UMC come to visit the children of the Preschool for chapel time. We sign songs, learn Bible stories and pray together. We use an A-Z curriculum and celebrate a different story or attribute of God for each letter of the alphabet.
Staff
All Franklin First Preschool & Parent’s Day Out teachers are CPR and First Aid certified for both adults and children and are updated in the latest training in the TNELDS, Tennessee Early Learning Developmental Standards. All teachers earn a minimum of 18 hours of additional training annually.